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Brnovich takes ballot harvesting case to U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning the U.S. Supreme Court that all of Arizona's election laws could be subject to challenge if it doesn't overturn an appellate ruling voiding the state's "ballot harvesting'' laws as racially motivated.
Deficit politics in the COVID era is tricky as ever
The next two months present an unprecedented challenge for Arizona’s lawmakers.
Arizona state senator, family test positive for COVID-19
Four other family members, including his mother, also tested positive for the coronavirus. The Avondale Democrat and his wife, Sara, a special education teacher, obtained tests on Monday after they began experiencing symptoms, including coughing, fever and headaches.
Leaders reverse course, reconsider sine die adjournment
House and Senate leaders are abandoning their nascent plans to adjourn the Legislature sine die on May 1 after rank-and-file Republicans revolted, according to lawmakers in both chambers.
Legislature on track to adjourn May 1
The Arizona Legislature will end its session next week, killing hundreds of outstanding bills and giving lawmakers several months to hunker down and prepare to come back in the summer -- by which time a clearer picture will emerge of the state’s financial and physical health.
Governor’s Office: State to mirror Trump’s plan, not ready to reopen
The Governor’s Office told Arizona mayors Monday the state will essentially mirror President Trump’s plan to reopen the economy in phases, but that it’s not yet ready to take the first step.
Former Gov. Jane Dee Hull, husband die after long illnesses
Former Governor Jane Hull and her husband Terry died overnight Thursday in hospice care within hours of each other.
Spending 2020: From $1B windfall to survival
When they returned to work in January, Arizona lawmakers faced a financial situation colleagues everywhere would envy: an extra, unbudgeted $1 billion.
Republicans rail against all-mail elections, but they vote by mail
Saying it is ripe for fraud, many Arizona Republican lawmakers oppose the idea of sending mail ballots to all voters during the COVID-19 crisis, but 79% of the GOP caucus opts for the U.S. Postal Service to deliver their vote.
Ducey might allow elective surgeries under certain conditions
Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday he's looking to restore the ability of financially struggling Arizona hospitals to once again do elective surgeries.
Ducey, not president, will decide when to reopen state’s economy
Gov. Doug Ducey indicated Tuesday he’s not obligated to follow the president’s guidance on when to reopen the state’s economy.
Judge hears arguments on online signatures for ballot measures
A federal judge on Tuesday questioned an attorney for the state how he can argue that allowing initiatives to use an online system to gather signatures could lead to fraud when state lawmakers allow themselves and others candidates to use the same process.
